Description

Terbium Fluoride is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium. This compound is critical for advanced optical and electronic applications due to its unique luminescent and magnetic properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the phosphor, laser crystal, and specialty glass industries, where precise material characteristics are essential for performance.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key dopant in green-emitting phosphors for trichromatic fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and display screens.
• Solid-State Lasers: Used as a doping agent in laser crystals (e.g., LiYF4:Tb) for specific wavelength emission.
• Specialty Optical Glass & Fibers: Imparts specific refractive index and transmission properties for lenses, filters, and fiber optic amplifiers.
• Magnetostrictive Materials: An essential component in Terfenol-D and similar alloys used in high-precision sensors and actuators.
• Upconversion Nanomaterials: Serves as a core or shell material in nanoparticles for bio-imaging, security inks, and solar cells.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst promoter in specialized organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Electronic Ceramics: Used in the formulation of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Fluoride
CAS No.	117386-24-0
Molecular Formula	TbF3
Molecular Weight	215.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium trifluoride; Terbium(III) fluoride; TbF3; Terbium fluoride (TbF3); Rare earth fluoride; Terbium fluoride powder
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Terbium Fluoride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal content, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry atmosphere or under inert gas to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TbF3)	≥ 99.9% (3N)
Assay (TbF3)	≥ 99.99% (4N) (Available)
Rare Earth Purity	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Customizable)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.